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This Acting Business

Dec 19, 1933
0h 54m
★ 8.0

Overview

A lighthearted look at the personal struggles of two newlywed stage performers who are driven to separation by their interfering parents.

Genres

Comedy
Romance

Production Companies

Warner Bros. First National

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Cast

Hugh Williams

Hugh

Hugh Williams

Wendy Barrie

Joyce

Wendy Barrie

Donald Calthrop

Milton Stafford

Donald Calthrop

Violet Farebrother

Mary Kean

Violet Farebrother

Charles Paton

Ward

Charles Paton

Marie Wright

Mrs. Dooley

Marie Wright

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